Kumbh Mela FAQ

The upcoming Kumbh melas are Haridwar (14 January – 20 April 2027), Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha (Amrit Snans on 2 August, 31 August and 11–12 September 2027), Ujjain Simhastha (expected 27 March – 27 May 2028) and the Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh (expected January–March 2031). Always confirm dates with official notices.

A Purna Kumbh is held at each of the four cities about every 12 years. An Ardh (half) Kumbh is held about six years later at Haridwar and Prayagraj. The Prayagraj Kumbh at the end of a longer cycle is called the Maha Kumbh. The Nashik and Ujjain Kumbhs are called Simhastha because they are held when Jupiter is in Leo (Simha).

On the most auspicious bathing days, the akharas (orders of sadhus) process to the river and bathe first. These are the most spectacular—and most crowded—days of the Kumbh. Pilgrims bathe at public ghats once the akharas have bathed.

No mandatory paid registration for pilgrims had been announced as of October 2026. Ignore unofficial "registration fee" messages and check official government sources before you travel.

As early as possible—stays within walking distance of the ghats sell out months ahead for Amrit Snan weeks. Share your dates with us and we will hold options and confirm the exact camp and price in writing before you pay.

Yes, with planning. Choose a regular snan day rather than an Amrit Snan, stay close to the ghats, carry contact cards for every family member, and travel with a coordinator who knows the routes and meeting points.

Accommodation, airport or station transfers, sightseeing by car and a coordinator who escorts you to the ghat on snan day. Every package can be customised and is priced on request, because Kumbh rates change with dates and availability.

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The Uttarakhand government has announced the Kumbh from 14 January to 20 April 2027, with ten bathing days. The Amrit Snans are on 6 March (Maha Shivratri), 8 March (Phalgun Amavasya) and 14 April (Mesh Sankranti).

By the 12-year cycle it is an Ardh (half) Kumbh—the last Purna Kumbh in Haridwar was in 2021. The state government has said it will hold the 2027 mela with the scale and arrangements of a Purna Kumbh.

For walking access to Har Ki Pauri, stay in a luxury or deluxe camp in the main mela zone. Tent stays and group tents keep costs down; we confirm the exact camp and price for your dates.

Yes, with planning. Choose a non-Amrit Snan day, stay close to the ghats, and book a package with a local coordinator. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible rooms where available.

About 25 km, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road outside peak days. Most of our Haridwar packages include a Rishikesh day trip.

The Simhastha period runs from flag hoisting on 31 October 2026 to 24 July 2028. The main Amrit Snans are on 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 at Nashik, with the third Trimbakeshwar snan on 12 September 2027.

It is one Simhastha with two bathing sites. Vaishnav akharas bathe at Ramkund in Nashik; Shaiva akharas bathe at Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar, about 28 km away.

Yes, the region is lush and green, but plan for rain. Choose raised, monsoon-ready cottages with covered walkways rather than basic tents, and keep buffer time for travel.

Yes. Shirdi is about 90 km from Nashik (2–2.5 hours). We can add a Shirdi day trip to any Nashik package.

For Ramkund, stay in Panchavati or central Nashik. For Trimbakeshwar darshan, stay in Trimbak or along Trimbak Road. Tent cities are being set up under the Kumbh Mela Authority’s framework.

The Simhastha period is reported as 27 March to 27 May 2028. The Shahi Snan dates have not yet been officially notified; we will publish them as soon as they are.

Bookings are made through Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple’s official website or counters. Slots open in advance and fill quickly during the mela. We can guide you through it but cannot guarantee slots.

About 140 km, roughly 3–3.5 hours by road. Most of our Ujjain packages include Omkareshwar.

Yes. Afternoon temperatures often cross 40 °C. Choose air-conditioned stays and plan outdoor time for early morning and evening.

The next Kumbh at Prayagraj is the Ardh Kumbh in 2031, six years after the 2025 Maha Kumbh. It is expected around January–March 2031, during the month of Magh. The next Purna Kumbh is due in 2037.

Not yet. The Uttar Pradesh government has started preparations, but the official bathing dates have not been notified. We will update this page as soon as they are.

Mauni Amavasya traditionally draws the largest crowds, followed by Basant Panchami and Makar Sankranti.

Kalpvas is the practice of living simply on the banks of the Sangam for a month, from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima, with daily snan, prayer and satsang. Many camps offer Kalpvas packages.

About 120 km, roughly 3 hours by road. Our Prayagraj packages can include Varanasi and Ayodhya.